Posts Tagged ‘Energy Efficiency’

Most homes built prior to 1980 had very little insulation. In Seattle, about two thirds of the city’s housing stock was built prior to World War I. Such homes could likely be more comfortable and affordable to keep warm, especially during the cooler, wetter winter months. Building science offers effective, proven ways to upgrade both [...]

Below are some tips to help you save energy during the cool fall and cold winter months. Some of the tips are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter. If you haven’t already, [...]

Think about the trip - Can you combine it with another or get more done on one trip? Train - For some trips the train may be a good choice for you. Fly nonstop - Nonstop flights are better than connecting flights (for many reasons). When you get there - Do some research ahead of time to find better [...]

Seattle City Council voted unanimously on June 17 to adopt Seattle’s Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan is composed of recommended actions to meet Seattle’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. “In the Energy & Environment Committee, we will begin exploring how to make energy use more visible to consumers and developing the [...]

Consumers believe they are educated on the value of energy-efficient home attributes and most who responded to a recent survey think they already live a green life. They also expressed confidence that green homes have enhanced value. Researchers who conducted a Consumer Green Preferences Survey for Green Builder Media concluded consumers understand the value of [...]